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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed Box.We are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. If outside EU, please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location. The price you see is only a generic estimation for “outside EU”.Note 2: This product is custom ordered. Please, message us to check lead time for shipping.Note 3: We can quote any DYNAVECTOR product at the best market price.Note 4: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 5: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just ask for it.DYNAVECTOR DV DRT XV1t - LOW OUTPUT MOVING COIL WITH MULTI ALNICO MAGNETS ADN FLUX DAMPERDynavector New Flagship Phono Cartridge Description of XV-1t phono cartridgeIn 1999 Dynavector released the revolutionary DRT XV-1 stereo phono cartridge that pioneered the unique topology that included 8 Alnico magnets, magnetically stable front yokes, square shaped front armature within the rather spectacular deep "v" shaped front elevation.Combined with Dynavector's patented "Flux Damping" this cartridge quickly became the worldwide benchmark for music lovers and the audio press alike.The subsequent flagship design for Dynavector the XV-ls moving coil cartridge released in 2002 refined and improved the technology. Retaining the patented Flux Dumping but included the magnetically stable front yoke with the unique square shaped aperture and improved magnetic equalizing component, all encompassed in an African Ebony body to provide further stability for the magnetic components.First inspection of the new DV XV-lt phono cartridge reveals that although it is unmistakenly Dynavector, the body beautiful is Urushi lacquered over a precision machined component of heat treated bamboo that has been assiduously selected for both design, elegance and acoustic performance.Dynavector's patented Flux Damping process has been retained in concert with new ground breaking innovations that will quickly establish the XV-lt as not only the Dynavector flagship but set the contemporary standards in analog music reproduction.Technology abounds within the XV-lt phono cartridge but the Dynavector "raison d'etre" is making the technology invisible and allowing the music to emerge like never before.A silky smoothness is added to the musical reality which the XV moving coil cartridges have previously exhibited and as a result each instrument, performer or group is clearly imaged with a warm and rich presence. Dynavector believe that this emotive musical experience cannot be achieved by a digital source and with the XV-lt they have created a "Super Analog World".Principal Improvements of XV-1t phono cartridgeThe unique cross shaped armature manufactured from a carefully selected material that is both corrosion resistant and impervious to age deterioration.16 micron coil windings that only Dynavector can manufacture are wound around cross shaped armature to match the square shaped hole in front yoke.Alnico column magnets to stabilize the magnetic circuits and increase linearity of the magnetic distribution within the air gap.Exclusive Walnut case.SpecificationsType Low output moving coil cartridge with multi Alnico magnets and the Flux damperOutput Voltage 0.35 mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)Channel Separation 30 dB (at 1KHz)Channel balance 1.0 dB (at 1KHz)Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz（±1dB）Compliance 10 mm/NTracking force 1.8 - 2.2 gImpedance 24 ohmsRecommended load impedance > 75 ohmsCantilever 6mm length 0.3 mm dia. solid boron with a special armaturerStylus tip PF Line contact shape,stylus radius: 7 x 30 micronWeight 12.0 g
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Dynavector is a Japanese analog specialist founded in 1974 by Dr. Noboru Tomonari, a mechanical engineering professor who brought precision engineering expertise to high-fidelity audio. Based in Japan, the company has maintained continuous operation for over five decades under the leadership of Tomonari's son, Taro, following the founder's death in 2003. This lineage of technical rigor and commitment to analog reproduction defines the brand's identity and philosophy.
The company is renowned exclusively for moving coil phono cartridges and tonearms—products that sit at the intersection of mechanical engineering and analog playback. Dynavector's cartridge portfolio spans multiple series, from the entry-level 10X5 to the premium KARAT line, which pioneered the use of gemstone cantilevers (diamond and ruby) beginning in 1979. The company also manufactures the acclaimed DV 507 tonearm, a bi-axis design introduced in 1984. Dynavector's engineering innovations include proprietary coil-winding techniques for high-output moving coils and advanced annealing processes that enhance magnetic permeability.
Dynavector occupies a distinctive position as a high-end boutique manufacturer with strong credibility among serious analog enthusiasts. The brand is respected for delivering measurable sonic improvements through rigorous design rather than marketing hype, and it has successfully democratized moving coil technology by offering high-output variants that work with standard MM inputs. While positioned at the premium end of the market, Dynavector maintains accessibility across price points, earning particular loyalty from collectors and music lovers seeking authentic analog reproduction backed by decades of specialized expertise.
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